Set on a pristinely maintained property, the 33-room Shalimar Cottages and Motel is a budget beachfront property composed of, as its name suggests, a motel and several quaint cottages. There’s a lovely outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and shaded tables, as well as a picnic area with waterfront barbecues. The property also has shuffleboard and a basketball court, plus it offers bike and kayak rentals, a computer corner, and laundry machines. One- and two-bedroom cottages, motel rooms, and apartments have kitchens and screened patios, some with beautiful beach views. Rooms have thin walls, however, and daily housekeeping is not included, but the property is clean and well-maintained, offering a great value for a beach vacation. Travelers seeking something similar might also want to consider the nearby Beachview Cottages.
Set on a pristinely maintained property, the 33-room Shalimar Cottages and Motel is a budget beachfront property composed of, as its name suggests, a motel and several quaint cottages. There’s a lovely outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and shaded tables, as well as a picnic area with waterfront barbecues. The property also has shuffleboard and a basketball court, plus it offers bike and kayak rentals, a computer corner, and laundry machines. One- and two-bedroom cottages, motel rooms, and apartments have kitchens and screened patios, some with beautiful beach views. Rooms have thin walls, however, and daily housekeeping is not included, but the property is clean and well-maintained, offering a great value for a beach vacation. Travelers seeking something similar might also want to consider the nearby Beachview Cottages.
Set along West Gulf Drive in an area that combines residences and hotels in vegetation-ensconced grounds, upper-mid-range West Wind Inn combines the ‘70s charm of an old Sanibel property with renovated rooms featuring vaguely colonial decor. The inn is a comfortable, unassuming property with direct access to a private beach as well as a heated outdoor pool, an adjacent tiki bar, tennis and shuffleboard courts, and bike rentals. There are no elevators, so mobile-impaired guests may want a first-floor room. The generally few complaints made about the venue have centered around the small size of the rooms.
Set along West Gulf Drive in an area that combines residences and hotels in vegetation-ensconced grounds, upper-mid-range West Wind Inn combines the ‘70s charm of an old Sanibel property with renovated rooms featuring vaguely colonial decor. The inn is a comfortable, unassuming property with direct access to a private beach as well as a heated outdoor pool, an adjacent tiki bar, tennis and shuffleboard courts, and bike rentals. There are no elevators, so mobile-impaired guests may want a first-floor room. The generally few complaints made about the venue have centered around the small size of the rooms.
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a well-kept, three-and-a-half-pearl property located on a private Sanibel Island beachfront. The resort’s 206 condo-style units are individually owned, which means decor standards can be inconsistent from room to room, but most are bright and contemporary and all feature full kitchens plus large living areas. The property delivers the wide-ranging amenities and dining options typical of an upper-middle-range resort, including five pools, multiple dining options, spa and fitness facilities, along with plenty of entertainment. The daily resort fee is pricey, but it covers lots of extras like bike and kayak rentals. Guests may want to compare rates and amenities with Casa Ybel Resort.
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a well-kept, three-and-a-half-pearl property located on a private Sanibel Island beachfront. The resort’s 206 condo-style units are individually owned, which means decor standards can be inconsistent from room to room, but most are bright and contemporary and all feature full kitchens plus large living areas. The property delivers the wide-ranging amenities and dining options typical of an upper-middle-range resort, including five pools, multiple dining options, spa and fitness facilities, along with plenty of entertainment. The daily resort fee is pricey, but it covers lots of extras like bike and kayak rentals. Guests may want to compare rates and amenities with Casa Ybel Resort.
Sanibel Island's Seahorse Cottages is a budget boutique hotel with just four cottages and typically limited availability. The cottages are nestled in a quiet area of Old Town Sanibel, just 200 feet from the beach -- it's a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Cottages all have full kitchens, living rooms, and patios, and there are studios, and one- and two-bedroom options available. Decor is somewhat dated, with floral patterns and seashell kitsch. There is a tiny pool surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping and trees, with cozy places to sit throughout the small grounds. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities, and free bicycles, beach chairs, and wagons for guests' use. There's also a seashell cleaning station, as Sanibel is known for having beautiful seashells. Compared with other hotels nearby, the property offers comparable rates, but it has few on-site amenities with no restaurant or gym.
Sanibel Island's Seahorse Cottages is a budget boutique hotel with just four cottages and typically limited availability. The cottages are nestled in a quiet area of Old Town Sanibel, just 200 feet from the beach -- it's a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Cottages all have full kitchens, living rooms, and patios, and there are studios, and one- and two-bedroom options available. Decor is somewhat dated, with floral patterns and seashell kitsch. There is a tiny pool surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping and trees, with cozy places to sit throughout the small grounds. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities, and free bicycles, beach chairs, and wagons for guests' use. There's also a seashell cleaning station, as Sanibel is known for having beautiful seashells. Compared with other hotels nearby, the property offers comparable rates, but it has few on-site amenities with no restaurant or gym.
The budget Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages offers a slice of old-fashioned Floridian charm on a peaceful stretch of sand with ample shelling opportunities. The simple property has a lovely outdoor pool, plus other conveniences that include laundry facilities and bike rentals. The 10 pleasant, if dated, one- and two-bedroom Beach Units and Cottages have kitchens, living rooms, and direct or nearby beach access. However, the motel does not offer toiletries, hairdryers, or daily housekeeping. Travelers seeking a value property in the area should also consider the Shalimar Cottages and Motel, which offers rooms with more perks -- though note that unlike Tropical Winds it doesn't allow pets.
The budget Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages offers a slice of old-fashioned Floridian charm on a peaceful stretch of sand with ample shelling opportunities. The simple property has a lovely outdoor pool, plus other conveniences that include laundry facilities and bike rentals. The 10 pleasant, if dated, one- and two-bedroom Beach Units and Cottages have kitchens, living rooms, and direct or nearby beach access. However, the motel does not offer toiletries, hairdryers, or daily housekeeping. Travelers seeking a value property in the area should also consider the Shalimar Cottages and Motel, which offers rooms with more perks -- though note that unlike Tropical Winds it doesn't allow pets.
The nine-unit Blue Dolphin Cottages is an ideal mid-range choice for couples and families who want a quiet, no-fuss, beachside location with self-catering facilities. Most of the rooms and apartments here have kitchens, and all come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private patios. The grounds are covered with tropical plants and colorful flowers, and a free breakfast of baked goods and fresh fruit is served every morning. The Blue Dolphin is not a place for partiers, as it's in a quiet part of town, and the use of artificial light is restricted during sea turtle hatching season.
The nine-unit Blue Dolphin Cottages is an ideal mid-range choice for couples and families who want a quiet, no-fuss, beachside location with self-catering facilities. Most of the rooms and apartments here have kitchens, and all come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private patios. The grounds are covered with tropical plants and colorful flowers, and a free breakfast of baked goods and fresh fruit is served every morning. The Blue Dolphin is not a place for partiers, as it's in a quiet part of town, and the use of artificial light is restricted during sea turtle hatching season.
The 56-room Sanibel Siesta on the Beach is a mid-range condo rental property with a wonderful garden area and direct beach access. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos offer full kitchens, screened-in porches with seating, and attached private garages. Some offer dazzling ocean views and have stainless steel appliances and rainfall showerheads. A delightful outdoor pool in addition to sport courts are available, and there is a barbecue area plus free Wi-Fi throughout. There is a mandatory booking fee, however, in addition to a fee for housekeeping, and no on-site restaurant or business center are offered. There are several similar properties in the area, such as Pelicans Roost Condominiums and the Sanibel Beach Club, so travelers might want to compare rates.
The 56-room Sanibel Siesta on the Beach is a mid-range condo rental property with a wonderful garden area and direct beach access. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos offer full kitchens, screened-in porches with seating, and attached private garages. Some offer dazzling ocean views and have stainless steel appliances and rainfall showerheads. A delightful outdoor pool in addition to sport courts are available, and there is a barbecue area plus free Wi-Fi throughout. There is a mandatory booking fee, however, in addition to a fee for housekeeping, and no on-site restaurant or business center are offered. There are several similar properties in the area, such as Pelicans Roost Condominiums and the Sanibel Beach Club, so travelers might want to compare rates.
Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and a quiet canal, this mid-range, six-acre Sanibel Island resort is blanketed in tropical botanical gardens and sits on a prime shelling beach. All of the 122 condo-style suites are individually owned, so each has its own style and decor. Some units overlook the gulf, others are quieter with canal or garden views, but all have kitchens and porches. The resort is serene and inviting, with a mix of relaxing and active things to do for vacationers -- from a book and movie library to a tennis court. But there's no restaurant, so guest need to make use of their kitchens or the BBQ area. Overall, Sanibel Moorings is a good choice for travelers looking for casual accommodations in a natural setting. Visitors looking for a more refined resort should consider Sanibel's Casa Ybel Resort, which has an on-site restaurant, but comes with higher prices.
Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and a quiet canal, this mid-range, six-acre Sanibel Island resort is blanketed in tropical botanical gardens and sits on a prime shelling beach. All of the 122 condo-style suites are individually owned, so each has its own style and decor. Some units overlook the gulf, others are quieter with canal or garden views, but all have kitchens and porches. The resort is serene and inviting, with a mix of relaxing and active things to do for vacationers -- from a book and movie library to a tennis court. But there's no restaurant, so guest need to make use of their kitchens or the BBQ area. Overall, Sanibel Moorings is a good choice for travelers looking for casual accommodations in a natural setting. Visitors looking for a more refined resort should consider Sanibel's Casa Ybel Resort, which has an on-site restaurant, but comes with higher prices.
These 114 beachfront condos are part time-share and part Hilton property. The sprawling resort is set in the middle of the southern Sanibel coast and is considered one of the more upscale locations on the island, though there have been some remarks that the amenities don't quite fit the price point. Overall, most guests find the rooms to be well-equipped, clean, and comfortable, though some complain that a number of items aren’t included in the price, including beach chairs. An Olympic-size pool and in-suite spa services are nice extras at this upper-mid-range resort.
These 114 beachfront condos are part time-share and part Hilton property. The sprawling resort is set in the middle of the southern Sanibel coast and is considered one of the more upscale locations on the island, though there have been some remarks that the amenities don't quite fit the price point. Overall, most guests find the rooms to be well-equipped, clean, and comfortable, though some complain that a number of items aren’t included in the price, including beach chairs. An Olympic-size pool and in-suite spa services are nice extras at this upper-mid-range resort.
This mid-range beachfront property offers small guest units at reasonable prices near the water, along with an outdoor pool and free beach gear to borrow. Don’t expect a luxury spot, and there have been a moderate number of complaints about insufficient deep cleaning in rooms, particularly of carpets and the lack of daily housekeeping in certain cases. The inn provides free loaner bikes, though some guests have noted they are often in a state of disrepair. And others have commented it’s wise to contact the hotel when booking through third-party sites as there are minimum stay requirements enforced during holiday periods that aren't always reflected in search engines.
This mid-range beachfront property offers small guest units at reasonable prices near the water, along with an outdoor pool and free beach gear to borrow. Don’t expect a luxury spot, and there have been a moderate number of complaints about insufficient deep cleaning in rooms, particularly of carpets and the lack of daily housekeeping in certain cases. The inn provides free loaner bikes, though some guests have noted they are often in a state of disrepair. And others have commented it’s wise to contact the hotel when booking through third-party sites as there are minimum stay requirements enforced during holiday periods that aren't always reflected in search engines.